A synthetic prostaglandin E analog that protects the gastric mucosa, prevents ulceration, and promotes the healing of peptic ulcers. The protective effect is independent of acid inhibition. It is also a potent inhibitor of pancreatic function and growth of experimental tumors.
Synonyms: E2, 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin 16,16 Dimethyl PGE2 Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15R)- 16,16 Dimethylprostaglandin E2 16,16-Dimethylprostaglandin E2 16,16-Dimethyl-PGE2 M790V82VAC
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use 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 to search DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER 1980-93
91; was see under PROSTAGLANDINS E, SYNTHETIC 1980-90; DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER were see 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 1980-93
91(80); was see under PROSTAGLANDINS E, SYNTHETIC 1980-90; DIMETHYLDINOPROSTONE & 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER were see 16,16-DIMETHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 1980-93